Set 14 Flashcards
What different types of Mitzvot exist?
Positive commandments (do’s) and negative commandments (don’ts), as well as rabbinic commandments.
What is Tzedakah?
Charity or righteous giving, considered a moral obligation.
What is the difference between Tzedakah and Gemilut Hasadim?
Tzedakah refers to giving money, while Gemilut Hasadim encompasses all acts of kindness.
How many nights are there in Hanukkah?
Eight nights.
Why do we celebrate Hanukkah?
To commemorate the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem and the miracle of the oil that lasted eight days.
How many blessings do we recite when we light the first Hanukkah candle?
Three blessings on the first night, and two on subsequent nights.
Who were the Maccabees?
A group of Jewish rebel warriors who took control of Judea, leading to the rededication of the Temple.
Why do we eat jelly doughnuts and potato latkes during Hanukkah?
To remember the miracle of the oil; foods are fried in oil.
